Copeland's of New Orleans - Kitchen Manager

COPELANDS OF NEW ORLEANS INC • Covington, LA

12h

About The Position

Copeland’s of New Orleans is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for a fast-paced, high-volume, full-service restaurant. The Kitchen Manager is a hands-on culinary leader responsible for food quality, cost control, kitchen culture, and operational excellence. This role builds accountable teams and models the company’s core values while ensuring that made-from-scratch food is prepared to a consistent standard.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of Kitchen Management experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Proven ability to manage food and labor costs.
• Strong leadership presence in high-volume environments.
• Experience training and developing line cooks and prep teams.
• Proficiency in basic reporting and restaurant systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inventory systems, prep planning, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and enforce Copeland’s recipes, specifications, systems, and food standards.
• Manage food cost, inventory levels, ordering, and waste control.
• Drive labor efficiency through scheduling and productivity management.
• Lead kitchen shifts with urgency, organization, and attention to detail.
• Train, develop, and retain back-of-house team members.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Partner with the General Manager to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Ensure guests receive consistently high-quality food.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental accidental and critical illness insurance
• Competitive pay
• Bonus potential
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation
• Employee celebrations and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed